Paul Boyer, Mayor
Tina Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem
Gregorio Gomez, Council Member
Ruben Macareno, Council Member
Danny Valdovinos, Council Member
Farmersville City Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 11, 2022 6:00 PM
Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers
– 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California
Pursuant to AB 361, the City of Farmersville will be allowing the public, staff, and City Council to attend this meeting via Zoom.
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1. Call to Order: 6:03pm
2. Roll Call:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Paul Boyer Mayor present 6:00 pm
Tina Hernandez Mayor Pro Tem absent
Greg Gomez Council Member present 6:00 pm
Danny Valdovinos Council Member present 6:00 pm
Ruben Macareno Council Member absent
3. Invocation: Mayor Boyer
4. Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Valdovinos
5. Public Comment:
Armando Hinojosa, a resident of Farmersville, commented on holes at the baseball field next to the stands. Mr. Hinojosa voiced concerns about residents who had their utilities shut off due to delinquency. Mr. Hinojosa would like City residents to be involved with funds given to the Boys and Girls Club. He also expressed concerns regarding Visalia Transit scraping the concrete while pulling into Roys Park.
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council’s jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager’s office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than two (2) minutes. No more than twenty (20) total minutes will be allowed for Public Comment. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the council as each item is brought up for discussion. Comments are to be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any individual Council Member.
6. Presentations: No presentations given.
7. Consent Agenda:
Under a CONSENT AGENDA category, a recommended course of action for each item is made. Any Council Member or Member of the Public may remove any item from the CONSENT AGENDA in order to discuss and/or change the recommended course of action, and the Council can approve the remainder of the CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 28, 2022.
Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of March 28, 2022
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER: Councilmember Valdovinos
AYES: Boyer, Gomez, Valdovinos
ABSENT: Hernandez, Macareno
8. General Business
A. Update to the City Contract with Mid Valley Disposal for Solid Waste Services
Recommend that the City Council approve the new agreement with Mid Valley Disposal for Solid Waste Services within the City.
Documents: Proposed Revised Agreement
Michael Schulte City Attorney gave a presentation regarding the approval of the new agreement with Mid Valley Disposal. He commented that the new City Contract with Mid Valley Disposal complies with SB1383.
Council Member Greg Gomez asked for clarification regarding the term and termination of the agreement.
City Attorney Michael Schulte advised Council that he would add a paragraph to the agreement regarding the term and termination of the agreement to help with the clarification.
Mayor Boyer inquired about the insurance requirements.
Joe Heisdorf from Mid Valley Disposal and City Attorney Michael Schulte responded to the insurance requirements. Mr. Schulte advised the Council that the wording for the insurance requirements is in our Muni Code and a part of our Procurement Policy.
Motion to approve a presented.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER: Councilmember Valdovinos
AYES: Boyer, Gomez, Valdovinos
ABSENT: Hernandez, Macareno
B. Review and provide direction regarding City Logo designs Recommend that the City Council provide direction on City Logo options and a public survey.
Documents: City Logo Artwork Options
City Manager Jennifer Gomez reviewed City Logo designs with Council.
The Council directed staff to move ahead with putting a survey together for our residents, including our current logo along with the three new example logos. The Council would like to conduct a four-week survey with notifications in the Sun Gazette, Facebook, and our City web page.
C. Review of March 20, 2020, Local Emergency Declaration & AB 361 and Teleconferenced Meetings
Recommend that the City Council review the March 20, 2020, Local Emergency Declaration as previously adopted by Resolution 2020-010 and Urgency Ordinance 501; and review AB 361 related to teleconference meetings.
Documents: Resolution 2020-010
Urgency Ordinance 501
AB 361
City Manager Jennifer Gomez reviewed and discussed the Emergency Declaration with Council.
Council would like to continue with Teleconference Meetings and end the Local Emergency Declaration.
Motion to approve.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Councilmember Valdovinos
SECONDER: Councilmember Gomez
AYES: Boyer, Gomez, Valdovinos
ABSENT: Hernandez, Macareno
D. Authorization to advertise Farmersville Community Park Phase 4 – Freedom Field project for bidding purposes
Recommend that the City Council authorize staff to advertise the Farmersville Community Park Phase 4 – Freedom Field project for bidding purposes.
City Manager Jennifer Gomez presented Council with information regarding the Freedom Field project.
Dan Veyna with Sierra Design gave a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Veyna also stated that Sierra Design, on behalf of the City, is requesting an extension on the CNRA Urban Greening Grant to complete Freedom Field.
Council Member Greg Gomez inquired about electrical outlets available to vendors at the Pavilion and Plaza areas.
Mr. Veyna advised Council that currently, there are no outlets in the plans for the Freedom Field project. However, the project plans can be revised to add underground electrical sleeves so that when the City gets an electrical source, outlets can be added for the vendors.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER: Councilmember Valdovinos
SECONDER: Councilmember Gomez
AYES: Boyer, Gomez, Valdovinos
ABSENT: Hernandez, Macareno
9. Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
Council Member Greg Gomez thanked the Police Department and Starbucks for the Coffee with a Cop event.
Council Member Danny Valdovinos let Council Members know that the Boxing students with TeamKo in Farmersville had several wins at their tournament. He also commented on the success of the first Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Basket giveaway. Mr.
Valdovinos would like to recognize Officer Palomino for assisting a student at Farmersville High School. Mr. Valdovinos has concerns and would like an update on the upkeep of weeds at Dollar General.
Mayor Paul Boyer would like to remind Visalia Transit concerning scraping the concrete while pulling into Roys Park. Mayor Boyer inquired about the residents on the utility shut-off list.
City Manager Jennifer Gomez stated that residents on the shut-off list have been contacted and offered a twelve-month payment plan.
10. Staff Communications:
City Manager Jennifer Gomez informed Council that there had been two residential development inquires with staff and an inquiry regarding commercial development in the lot across the street from City Hall. Ms. Gomez also commented that the plans for the commercial development next to Rite Aid are still moving forward.
Public Works Director Jeff Dowlen informed the Council that the north bound number two lane on Farmersville Blvd. is complete. Also, the signal lights at Farmersville Blvd. and Walnut are getting new poles.
Police Chief Mario Krstic informed Council that the Police Department is currently selling Autism Awareness Police patches, and proceeds will go to Autism Awareness.
11. Future Agenda Items
1. Review State and City regulations regarding street vendors
2. Installation of EV Charging Stations
12. Adjournment:
Mayor Boyer adjourned the meeting at 7:24pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Rochelle Giovani
City Clerk
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